SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking (SCQF level 8) reflects recent developments in ICT and is designed to equip learners with a fundamental knowledge of contemporary networking technologies so that they can seek employment in a related area.

These qualifications are available through a growing number of colleges and universities around the world.

Typically, an SQA Advanced Diploma takes two years.

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Why deliver this qualification

SQA Advanced Diplomas have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.

Progression

For example, the SQA Advanced Certificate in Computing allows direct entry into the second year of most degree programmes, and the SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking allows direct entry to most third year programmes.

SQA Advanced Certificates and Diplomas also provide the knowledge and understanding required for related Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). For example, IT and Telecoms Professional National Occupational Standards (NOS) have been developed in parallel with, and as part of, the IT Professional Competency Model — e-skills Procom.

E-skills Procom is the industry-recognised, internationally-relevant training framework for organising courses and qualifications. It defines knowledge, understanding, and competences for seven broad disciplines. The SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking covers all these disciplines (see group award specification for further information).

Offer this qualification

Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority require to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.